"And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance. I hope you dance."Does this feel like a trip down the yellow brick road?'The Invitation' by Oriah says it all, better than I can.You can look it up.My life is filled with a lot of good things and people, especially family and friends. So why am I here and What am I looking for? I'm not sure but when I find it I'll know. Maybe I want to feel the words of the Etta James song; "At last my love has come along. My lonely days are over....." I like my life. So I'm not looking to change it, just looking to add to it. I've been fortunate and I'm grateful. Family comes first then everything else falls into place. My life is uncluttered, uncomplicated and I want to keep it that way. I'm open minded and not judgmental. What does that mean? I keep my ears, my eyes and my mind open , if I like or dislike, if I agree or disagree, if I accept or not accept. I prefer substance over surface. Trouble with profiles is that they seem to be filled with surface stuff. Let's get beyond the surface. I've enjoyed living in the Wash. DC area for many years. There is always so much to do and see. A former professor and business owner. I like being active, I like to go dancing: anything from Ballroom to latin. Swing etc. I'm uncomplicated and try to keep my life that way. I'm easy to talk to and comfortable with silence as well. I enjoy the company of women who are independent minded and intelligent. Ideally,when we're together the ordinary becomes extraordinary. I enjoy many sports, both as a participant and a spectator. Athletic and active in many sports as while as having instructed and coached a few.I've also been a fitness trainer for over 18 years working with all ages, all sizes and all types of problems. I enjoyed helping people feel better and achieving their goals. I try to maintain a healthful lifestyle, and so I like trying and sampling creative and healthful cooking and baking. I can fix almost anything except a broken heart.I'm not one for long emails. Let's talk. I talk better than I type Being dyslexic this whole process can be very time consuming. Also good communication Is more than exchanging words; written or spoken.Unpretentious, I know my limits and accept those of others. I may color outside the lines but I play well with others. In the end it's not all the things we do but who we are that makes for a good connection.If you love to dance I'm the guy for you. Especially if, you want to act out the William Holden Kim Novak dance scene from 'Picnic.'Simply put "I am what I am" looking for my Olive Oyl.All your interests don't have to mirror mine. I don't have a long list of criteria to be met. I try to enjoy whatever life gives me.O tempora! O mores!I realize not everyone is suited to me nor am I expecting to be accepted by everyone. Attitude is everything. Be positive. Why do many of you dwell on the superficial things? That's easy to find.Not looking for some one to lean on; emotional or financial. nor some one to lean on me.Not looking for some one who is angry with almost everyone and everythingWish I didn't have to list these but experience is a teacherNow, I feel that I have taken a trip down the 'Yellow Brick Road' and will wake up with a bump on my head.Question: Why do women have pictures of their feet? Am I missing something?I will try to respond to the emails I receiveI will respect the parameters you set in your profile.Thanks for reading all of this profile.

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